Sermons on God Our Refuge:

Our Gifts, Our Calling But God’s Plan.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

We all have been given certain gifts by god. We are all giving a calling by him, but ultimately we use these to complete his plan for himself, but where we also find and develop ourselves, to his glory. Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th August 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We all have been given certain gifts by god. We are all giving a calling by him, but ultimately we use these to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Casting Our Cares On God And Trusting Him With Our Future Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

God's Word encourages us to cast our cares on Him..

As believers, we are not immune to worries about the future. We fret about our careers, finances, relationships, and uncertainties that lie ahead. But as Christians, we have a heavenly Father who cares deeply about our future and desires to guide us through life's journey. In 1 Peter 5:7, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Genesis 39:21-23

When God Disrupts Our Plans And Interrupts Our Life

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 3, 2022

There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way but the Lord directeth his steps”.

When God Disrupts our plans and Interrupts our Life By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 16:33, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 4:26, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Here Is Our Invitation Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2025

Our invitation to follow God is simple: Come to Him, turn from our wicked ways, repent of our sin, and receive His invitation to come and be found faithful. The challenge of this world is, and always will be this: Will we continue to try to be the ones in charge?

Isaiah, Part 22 Here is Our Invitation Isaiah 55:1-9 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – so glad you are here today - Last week, we saw the pain of a suffering servant; faithful to God alone (Jesus) - Today, see a critical invitation; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 34:8, John 10:10, 1 Samuel 17:26, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 2:13-14, James 4:7, John 6:44, John 14:6, Hebrews 13:8, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attributes Of God Always Meet Our Needs

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2001

How the Attributes of God Meets Our Needs

God’s Attribute, Verse and Human Need 1. Adequacy - 2 Cor. 3:5,6 - Feelings of Inadequacy 2. Friend - Jn. 15:13-15 - Loneliness 3. Enabler - Phil. 2:13,14 - Lack of needed abilities 4. Supplier - Phil. 4:19 - Lack of resources 5. Faithful - 2 Thes. 3:3 - Instability 6. Gentleness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mission Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 31, 2015

Discipleship is the mission of the people of God.

Today, we begin a new series on discipleship. Our goal is to gain an better understanding of what discipleship is so that each of us might answer the call to be a disciple who makes disciples for Christ. We know this because of what Jesus commanded His followers in what is commonly referred to as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling The The Purpose Of God For Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 10, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR LIVES AND DRAWS LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF 1. JOSEPH 2. NAOMI 3. JOB 4. ELIJAH 5. PETER 6. PAUL 7. JESUS.

FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR LIVES *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JOSEPH 2. NAOMI 3. JOB 4. ELIJAH 5. PETER 6. PAUL 7. JESUS. THE MESSAGE FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

"god Is Our Father!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 6, 2016

What difference does it make that through faith in Christ we have a love relationship with God and know Him as our Father?

While the first 2 chapters of 1 John have as their main theme the subject of fellowship, the next 3 chapters have sonship as their theme. The key verse in these in these chapters is 4:8, "God is love." We, who have trusted Christ as Savior, are children of God, we are in the family of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 17 - David's Plea For Refuge From Enemies Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 3, 2019

David, claiming he has not sinned, calls for vindication and for God to defeat his enemies.

For Sermon Central researchers: Over the next few days I will be posting a series of sermons on Psalms as time permits. In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 18:1-24, Psalm 18:19-24, Romans 3:23, 2 Samuel 24:1-2, 2 Samuel 24:10-14, Psalm 25:1-3, Psalm 25:7, Psalm 25:11, Psalm 51:2, Psalm 51:7, Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 18:2-6, Psalm 18:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Gift To An Ambitious World

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008

What is our place in this world?

God’s Gift To An Ambitious World Psalm 131 June 1, 2008 Spelling Be story, This week on National Public Radio, they told the story of the ever-increasing difficulty graduating seniors are having in getting into the college of their choosing. Despite high grade point averages. Despite involvement ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2012

Today, I will attempt to show you how often, and in how many ways men try to find a cure for what ails them, rather than take the only treatment that will work, to take the case to God.

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore. (1 Samuel 4:7) The Prince of Preachers had a sermon with a similar name: "Is God In The Camp?" Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007

We serve such an incredible God who gives us good gifts. Paul explains in Ephesians 4 that one of God’s greatest gift to His people, are gifted and called men to lead them.

Live Out Loud – Our GIFTS June 3, 2007 Ephesians 4:7-16 Video: Church of One – www.sermonspice.com Trans: It is amazing how many people attend the church of one where they believe everything revolves around them. I could tell you stories of the shenanigans people have attempted to ensure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Universal King

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 29, 2000

“Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed” Daniel 7:14.

Christ our universal King Text: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Rev. 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 There are not many kingdoms in the world today and the kings of the remaining few have lost practically all the power and authority that kings used to have. These days it is sometimes very difficult to recognise a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing The Son In Our Storms

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2006

(Evening Service) During our storms, we must keep focused on 1) God will not leave us 2) God’s timing is perfect and 3)we MUST remain faithful.

An old dog fell into a dry well. The farmer heard the dog yelping and went to look. He sympathized with his loyal dog, but decided that neither the dog nor the well were worth the trouble to save them. So, he hauled a large wagon of dirt to the well and, shovel by shovel, began to fill in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Blessing For Our Family

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 30, 2018

Our children need to realize they have great potential and value. We must love our children for who they are and that is exactly the way God shows his love for us.

I suppose every parent here today can relate to the question, at some point, what does the future hold for my child? In fact most parents worry about it more than our children do. It’s kind of like the story of the father that came home one day and found out his child had been watching TV all day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:24-34, Mark 10:13-16, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ